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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
(a) One of the best.
(b) Not appreciated during his time but after his death.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.

2. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
(a) Little change occurred.
(b) Everything won had been lost.
(c) There was a steady weakening of Roman hold.
(d) Many forts were abandoned.

3. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?
(a) Governor.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Senator.
(d) Orator.

4. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Tiberius.

5. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?
(a) Ability to recall elections.
(b) Military command.
(c) Power of censorship.
(d) Initiate legislation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?

2. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?

3. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?

4. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?

5. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

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